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Github Altmetric Altmetric Mcp

MCP server for Altmetric APIs - track research attention across news, policy, social media, and more

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Last updated

March 16, 2026

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About This MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI agents to access Altmetric APIs for tracking the attention and reach of research outputs across news outlets, policy documents, social media, and other online platforms.

Altmetric monitors where research is being discussed beyond traditional academic citations - from mainstream media coverage to policy citations, patent references, and social media engagement - providing a comprehensive view of real-world research impact.

Capabilities

This MCP server provides nine tools for accessing Altmetric data across two APIs:

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Why Use Github Altmetric Altmetric Mcp?

This MCP server provides nine tools for accessing Altmetric data across two APIs:

Specifications

Status

live

Industry

Content & Media

Requirements

Node.js >= 18.0.0
Altmetric API credentials:
Details Page API: Free tier or commercial access - Request API access
Explorer API: Institutional access - Request API access

Hosting

Hosting Options

Package

API

Integrate this server into your application. Choose a connection method below.

Configure

Configuration

json

{
  "command": "npx",
  "args": ["-y", "altmetric-mcp"],
  "env": {
    "ALTMETRIC_DETAILS_API_KEY": "your_details_api_key_here",
    "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_KEY": "your_explorer_api_key_here",
    "ALTMETRIC_EXPLORER_API_SECRET": "your_explorer_api_secret_here"
  }
}

Performance

Usage

Quick Reference

Name: Github Altmetric Altmetric Mcp
Function: MCP server for Altmetric APIs - track research attention across news, policy, social media, and more
Available Tools: identifier (required): The research output identifier (e.g., "10.1038/nature12373"), identifier_type (optional): Type of identifier - "doi", "pmid", "arxiv", "id", "ads", "urn", "uri", or "isbn" (default: "doi"), identifier (required): The research output identifier, identifier_type (optional): "doi" or "id" (default: "doi"), citation_type (optional): Filter by type - "twitter", "news", "blog", "policy", "patent", etc., page (optional): Page number for pagination (default: 1), timeframe (required): "1d", "2d", "3d", "4d", "5d", "6d", "1w", "1m", "3m", "6m", "1y", or "at" (all-time), citation_type (optional): Filter by citation source type, nlmid (optional): Filter by journal NLM ID, issns (optional): Filter by journal ISSN(s), comma-separated, subject (optional): Filter by Scopus subject area, num_results (optional): Number of results to return
Transport: Package
Language: JavaScript/TypeScript
Source: External (Registry)
License: Open Source